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For decades it was thought that the family system of the ancient Egyptians was very similar to our own. However, Ph.D.

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The funerary stele of Mnesagora and Nikochares, an ancient Greek marble relief from Vari, near Athens,is a stunning example ...

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Exploring the Giza Plateau reveals astonishing evidence of lost technology and ancient engineering secrets. UnchartedX ...

It’s this progression that’s led to Athens revealing itself in layers. Think of it as an architectural moussaka. At the bottom are remnants of the ancient city dating back to the fifth century ...

Initial reports falsely suggested the monastery would be closed and its Greek Orthodox monks evicted to make way for a museum, prompting swift denials from Egypt’s presidency. However, the decision to ...

It is dated to what is known as the "Middle Preclassic" period from about 800 to 500 BC, and is believed to have been "one of the most ancient and important ceremonial centers" of the Mayan ...

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times. The Israeli Ministry of ...

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